Maduka Okoye has been dropped from Udinese’s list of registered players following an alleged betting irregularities.
Okoye is under investigation for betting on his own yellow card in a Serie A clash involving Udinese and Lazio last March.
The Nigeria international was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute of the encounter.
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Investigators have reportedly conducted a search on the shot stopper’s residence following complaints from betting company agency, Sisal.
If found guilty, the 25-year-old could be banned for up to five years.
Okoye is currently recovering from a wrist injury.
He has been replaced by Egil Selvik in Udinese’s 25-man squad.
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